1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
We have done the labyrinth project
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
In my terms research is having an assignment in which you find information on the internet, books, and magazines.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
One of my success was when I did a project on Zora Neale Hurston in sixth grade. Reasherching her was easy because she was popular. They were so many databases, books, and websites on her. Entry 2- March 15,2007
1. Think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
because i found three thing I was interested in and found some information on it. Now I am organized and know what i want to do. Entry 3- March 15,2007
3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Fri, Mar 16)
1. Topic: Thomas Aquinas
2. Why you chose it: I thought he was interesting when we learned about him and I wanted to learn more about him.
3. What you already know about your topic: That he bringed the gap between reason faith. He was a Theologist. Entry 4 - March 16, 2007 Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (due Tue, Mar 20)
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Why did Thomas Aquinas gap the bridge between reason and faith?
When did he gap the bridge?
How did the he gap the bridge between reason and faith?
How did he become a Theologists?
What did he do to become a Theologists?
WHere did he gap the bridge between reason in faith.
Who did he gap the bridge for? Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points
Bridge the gap! Entry-5 March 16, 2007 Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Tue, Mar 20)
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped me find out what I wanted to learn about Thomas Aquinas and I became organized. Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points Entry-6 March 20,2007 Search Log (due Wed, Mar 21)
1. What have I learned today?
I learned about Thomas Aquinas' childhood and what he did in school.
2.What problems did I have?
I couldnt find anything about Thomas Aquinas bridging the gap between fatih and reason and how he became and a Theologist.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I will reasearch some more.
4 What will I do next?
Reasearch Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points
Let me know if you need help. Entry-7 March 21, 2007
Search Log (due Thur, Mar 22)
1. What have I learned today?
I learned about Thomas Aquinas' childhood and how he always liked theology. I also learned that the hand of providence depended on his life.
2. What problems have I had?
I still couldn't find about how he became a theologist and how he bridged the gap between faith and reasoning.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
Reasearch info on the other databases.
4. What will I do next?
Find more info and reasearch. Teacher Response 3-23-07
10 points Entry-8 March 22,2007
Search Log (due Fri, Mar 23)
1. What have I learned today?I learned how he wrote a book that explained the differences about faith and reasoning.
2. What problems have I had?
I didn't find the exact information I wanted.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I will reasearch the website you gave me.
4. What will I do next?
Look on the website you suggested.
Teacher Response 3-22-07
10 points
Go to EbscoHost database - Kids Search - http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=umh&AN=IXBThomasAq
This biography has a section that explains his philosophy and work. It is hard to understand though so ask for help if you need it.
Mrs. Goodall
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
We have done the labyrinth project
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
In my terms research is having an assignment in which you find information on the internet, books, and magazines.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
One of my success was when I did a project on Zora Neale Hurston in sixth grade. Reasherching her was easy because she was popular. They were so many databases, books, and websites on her.
Entry 2- March 15,2007
1. Think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
because i found three thing I was interested in and found some information on it. Now I am organized and know what i want to do.
Entry 3- March 15,2007
3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Fri, Mar 16)
1. Topic: Thomas Aquinas
2. Why you chose it: I thought he was interesting when we learned about him and I wanted to learn more about him.
3. What you already know about your topic: That he bringed the gap between reason faith. He was a Theologist.
Entry 4 - March 16, 2007
Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (due Tue, Mar 20)
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Why did Thomas Aquinas gap the bridge between reason and faith?
When did he gap the bridge?
How did the he gap the bridge between reason and faith?
How did he become a Theologists?
What did he do to become a Theologists?
WHere did he gap the bridge between reason in faith.
Who did he gap the bridge for?
Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points
Bridge the gap!
Entry-5 March 16, 2007
Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Tue, Mar 20)
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped me find out what I wanted to learn about Thomas Aquinas and I became organized.
Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points
Entry-6 March 20,2007
Search Log (due Wed, Mar 21)
1. What have I learned today?
I learned about Thomas Aquinas' childhood and what he did in school.
2.What problems did I have?
I couldnt find anything about Thomas Aquinas bridging the gap between fatih and reason and how he became and a Theologist.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I will reasearch some more.
4 What will I do next?
Reasearch
Teacher Response 3-21-07
10 points
Let me know if you need help.
Entry-7 March 21, 2007
Search Log (due Thur, Mar 22)
1. What have I learned today?
I learned about Thomas Aquinas' childhood and how he always liked theology. I also learned that the hand of providence depended on his life.
2. What problems have I had?
I still couldn't find about how he became a theologist and how he bridged the gap between faith and reasoning.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
Reasearch info on the other databases.
4. What will I do next?
Find more info and reasearch.
Teacher Response 3-23-07
10 points
Entry-8 March 22,2007
Search Log (due Fri, Mar 23)
1. What have I learned today?I learned how he wrote a book that explained the differences about faith and reasoning.
2. What problems have I had?
I didn't find the exact information I wanted.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I will reasearch the website you gave me.
4. What will I do next?
Look on the website you suggested.
Teacher Response 3-22-07
10 points
Go to EbscoHost database - Kids Search - http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=umh&AN=IXBThomasAq
This biography has a section that explains his philosophy and work. It is hard to understand though so ask for help if you need it.
Mrs. Goodall